The land of sand and sun, Goa is an amalgamation of colonial wonders, architecture, beaches, and the majestic forts. The Portuguese have been a huge influence on Goa’s unique culture and lifestyle which is in stark contrast to the rest of the country.The best time to visit Goa is from October till March. Goa also happens to be one of the most popular places to go for honeymoon in India.
With our collection of 25 Goa tour packages, this is your chance to plan your holiday in Goa.

The land of sand and sun, Goa is an amalgamation of colonial wonders, architecture, beaches, and the majestic forts. The Portuguese have been a huge influence on Goa’s unique culture and lifestyle which is in stark contrast to the rest of the country.The best time to visit Goa is from October till March. Goa also happens to be one of the most popular places to go for honeymoon in India.
With our collection of 25 Goa tour packages, this is your chance to plan your holiday in Goa.

Churches in Goa

Churches in Goa

One of Goa's important institutions, Goa's famous and magnificent churches are largely a legacy of Portuguese colonization

Church building was one of the main occupations of the early Portuguese and in fact one of Vasco da Gama's main missions for finding the sea route to India was to "seek Christians and spices".

Christianity was forced upon with religious fervor by the Portuguese during the period of the "Inquisition" with wide scale destruction of temples and this continued till the official end of the "Inquisition" in Goa in 1812. Most of Goa's churches were built on the very site of former temples. The confiscated lands of the temples were handed over to the church and the communidades. In fact, the first Hindu temple allowed to be constructed by the Portuguese in 300 years was in 1818 at Panaji.

With a significant population of Goans being Christians for many generations today, the Church is an important factor in Goa's social , cultural and religious life. For example, the contribution of the Church to education in Goa is immense. Today the churches are all part of the Archdiocese of Goa and function with its help, many are also protected sites.

Se Cathedral Chruch::

One of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings of Goa, this magnificent 16th century monument.